IAB PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGAL SUMMIT 2026 RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, D.C.

Industry Leaders Convene to Examine AI Governance, Privacy Enforcement, State Legislation, and Federal Policy Shaping the Future of Digital Advertising

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the leading trade association for the digital advertising industry, will host the 2026 IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit on March 31, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The one-day event brings together leaders from advertising, media, technology, and government for in-depth discussions on the legal, regulatory, and policy developments reshaping the digital advertising ecosystem.

This year's program is designed to deliver practical, implementation-focused insight across a rapidly evolving landscape. Sessions will examine AI governance and compliance, state privacy legislation, federal policy outlooks, children's privacy, and emerging litigation trends, including class actions tied to tracking technologies and real-time bidding. Discussions grounded in regulatory guidance, Attorneys General commentary, and enforcement priorities will offer attendees clear perspectives on compliance expectations and operational considerations across digital advertising, data use, and privacy programs.

WHO:

Senior executives, legal and policy leaders, privacy professionals, and compliance teams from across marketing, ad tech, media, and technology will benefit from the Summit, including speakers such as:

• Andy Dale, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, OpenAP
• David Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, IAB
• Molly Crawford, EVP & Head of Public Policy, IAB
• Dante Cutrona, Chief of Staff, Congressman John Joyce
• Laura Dyer, Deputy Director, Government Relations, Kroger
• Joseph Fortson, Senior Vice President, Nielsen
• Daniel Goldberg, Chair, Partner, Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
• Richy Glassberg, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SafeGuard Privacy
• Nicholas Godlove, Global Privacy Counsel, Yum! Brands
• Michael Hahn, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, IAB and IAB Tech Lab
• Neil Johnson, Privacy Counsel, United Airlines
• Tom Kemp, Executive Director, CPPA
• Andrew Kingman, President, Mariner Strategies LLC
• Jessica Lee, Partner and Chair, Privacy, Security and Data Innovations, Loeb & Loeb
• Julie Rubash, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, Sourcepoint
• Brad Silver, Vice President, Global Head of Public Policy, AI & IP
• Chris Tarbell, Chief Privacy Officer, Assistant General Counsel, Versant Media
• Mark Webber, U.S. Managing Partner, Fieldfisher

WHEN & WHERE:

March 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET

Convene Hamilton Square
600 14th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20005

Click here to register.

QUOTE:

"The rules governing digital advertising are being rewritten in real time as AI continues to accelerate the advertising industry," said Molly Crawford, EVP & Head of Public Policy, IAB. "From AI governance and state legislation and enforcement to kids' privacy laws, the stakes for our industry have never been higher. This Summit is about moving beyond theory to implementation. If we want innovation to thrive, we have to operationalize compliance, align around clear standards, and engage directly with policymakers. The future of digital advertising will be shaped by those who show up, lean in, and help write the rules."

About IAB

Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership comprises more than 700 leading media companies, brands, agencies, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, IAB develops technical standards and solutions. IAB is committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and collaboration of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., the trade association advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City.

SOURCE Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)